With a third season confirmed and casting rumoured to be underway, we’re all eagerly awaiting the return of RuPaul Drag Race UK. Looking back at some of the previous seasons, we’ve found the most followed and iconic queen’s on Instagram, from the UK and the US, that you need to follow ahead of Manchester Pride this month! From diva worthy definition brows to contoured, chiselled cheek bones, we’ve picked out our favourite products on LOOKFANTASTIC to help you get the look.
US
@thebiancadelrio
Winner of season 6 of RuPaul’s Drag Race and the highest followed contestant to date with a huge 2.5 million followers, Bianca Del Rio is the sass queen with a sense of humour that isn’t afraid to say it how it is. The self proclaimed ‘clown in a gown’ knows how to master the all out, over the top glam every time with her larger than life lashes and always bold lip to match her personality.
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@katya_zamo
Closely following with 2.3 followers is season 7’s Katya Zamolodchikova. Co-host of the World of Wonder show, YouTuber, author and musician, Katya is a creative force to be reckoned with. Known for her makeup tutorials, this queen is definitely worth a follow for the fiercest looks on social media.
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@trixiemattel
Level with comedy duo other half, Katya, Trixie Mattel is tied second for followers with 2.3 million on Instagram despite strutting off the show early on. All about the bee hive, Mattel is known for her larger than life, bleached blonde locks and signature white lined eyeliner.
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@adoredelano
After coming runner up, Adore Delano has become the fourth most followed queen on Instagram with 2.1 million. The singer and song writer may also look familiar to some after appearing on American Idol. In line with her music, Delano is rocking the punk look with her dark winged eyeliner and festival vibe jewels.
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@plastiquetiara
Known for her undeniable glamour, Plastique Tiara comes isn’t far from the top with 2 million followers. Born and raised in Vietnam, Plastique Tiara featured on season 11 of RuPaul’s Drag Race and has since become an icon in the drag world at the age of just 24. Not only highly influential on Instagram, she has also become a TikTok phenomenon, with over 6.7 million followers on the platform (@plastique_tiara).
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UK
@biminibabes
Master of the dark and mysterious smokey eye, Bimini Bon Boulash is the top UK most followed queen with over 857k followers on Instagram, rising to fame after coming runner up in season 2. Bimini is a big believer on being your best self, no matter who you want to be and practises what she preaches in her unapologetically unconventional looks.
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@itstayce
If you’re looking for inspo for that fully sculpted look from jawline to brows, Tayce is your gal. Runner up on season 2 of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK, Tayce has risen to success in the beauty and fashion industry, modelling for brands such as Jean Paul Gaultier.
